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Shock Absorbers
Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for excessive
fluid leakage (some seal leakage may be observed but it does not indi-
cate the shock is in need of replacement), cracks or breaks in the lower
case, or a bent shock rod. If any one of these conditions is detected,
replacement is necessary.
NOTE: When the ATV is operated in extremely cold weather
(-23°C/-10°F or colder), a small amount of leakage may be
present. Unless the leakage is excessive, replacement is not
necessary.
General Lubrication
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication; however, it is advisable to lubri-
cate the ends of the cables periodically with a good cable lubricant.
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil at the sched-
uled intervals. The engine should
always be warm so the oil will drain
easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be
careful not to allow contami-
nates to enter the opening.
3. Remove the oil drain plug from
the left front of the engine; then
remove the oil screen/filter cap
from under the right-front of the
engine and clean the screen.
4. Install the screen/filter cap,
spring, and screen. Tighten to
11 ft-lb.
5. Install the drain plug and
tighten to 22 ft-lb. Pour the
recommended oil in the fill
hole. Install oil level stick.
6. Start the engine (while the
ATV
is
outside
on
level
ground) and allow it to idle for
a few minutes.
7. Shut the engine off; then allow
oil to drain into the crankcase
for approximately three min-
utes. Remove the oil level stick
and check for proper oil level.
Transmission
Lubricant
Change the transmission lubricant at the scheduled intervals. The
transmission should always be warm when the lubricant is changed so
the lubricant will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the fill plug. Be care-
ful not to allow contaminates
to enter the opening.
3. Remove the drain plug from
the bottom of the transmission
and drain the lubricant into a
drain pan.
KM827A
KM041A
KM040A
KM022A
KM845A